Title: Research Partnerships Coordinator, part-time

Department - Graduate Media Design

Type - Part-time staff

Description

The Research Partnerships Coordinator (also called the Intel âTechnologist-in-ResidenceÂ (TIR)â) is an Intel-funded position that will build cross-institutional and cross-disciplinary collaborations involving technology and design, particularly between programsÂ at Intel and ArtÂ Center.

The position is situated within theÂ graduate program in Media Design Practices, whichÂ is an exciting department dedicated to defining new practices in design, and isÂ Intelâs primary partner at Art Center. Intel is funding TIRs atÂ five schools, internationally, that together form the Intel Design SchoolÂ Network.

This is a new position thatÂ will be open to the candidate to define, and the essential functions listed belowÂ are meant as general guidelines.Â Candidates who are currentÂ doctoral student or post-docs are especially encouraged to apply. Appropriate areas of specialty include media studies, science and technology studies, computerÂ science, andÂ design. A desire to connect people and ideas is especially important. This position is 20 hours per week, and may have some flexibility on days/hours.Â Â

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Serve as Art Centerâs Intel TiR, which may include:

Work with the other TIRs in the Design School Network, create cross-school collaborations

Meet with the other TIRs once a year for a face-to-face collaboration â this meeting rotates from school to school and may require international travel